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PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS IN PRESCRIBING
Question 1
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A) Prevention of toxicity
B) Stop constipation caused by buprenorphine
C) Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: D) Both A and C
Rationale: When combined with buprenorphine in products like Suboxone,
naloxone serves to prevent intravenous abuse. If crushed and injected, naloxone
precipitates withdrawal, deterring misuse. However, when taken sublingually as
prescribed, naloxone has minimal absorption and does not reverse
buprenorphine's therapeutic effects. Importantly, naloxone cannot readily
,reverse respiratory depression once buprenorphine is already bound to receptors
due to buprenorphine's high affinity and slow dissociation .
Question 2
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly
population?
A) Due to their diagnosis of dementia
B) They are at high risk for polypharmacy
C) The elderly population metabolizes medication faster
D) Prescribe as usual; no difference in elderly patients
Correct Answer: B) They are at high risk for polypharmacy
Rationale: Elderly patients are at increased risk for adverse drug reactions due to
polypharmacy (taking 5 or more medications), age-related physiologic changes
(reduced renal function, decreased hepatic metabolism, altered distribution), and
multiple comorbidities. These factors necessitate cautious prescribing, starting
with lower doses, and frequent monitoring .
Question 3
What is the purpose of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A) Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B) Make prescribing faster for providers
C) Educate patients about overdose
D) Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
Correct Answer: A) Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
Rationale: PDMPs are state-run electronic databases that track controlled
substance prescriptions. They help providers identify patients who may be at risk
for overdose, substance use disorder, or diversion by revealing patterns such as
"doctor shopping," early refills, or high morphine milligram equivalents (MME) .
, Question 4
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of:
A) Ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding
teratogenic drugs
B) Potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
C) Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: D) Both A and C
Rationale: Black box warnings are the strongest safety warning a drug can carry
while remaining on the market. They alert providers to serious or life-threatening
risks (e.g., suicidality, fetal harm, fatal dysrhythmias) AND provide guidance on
how to reduce or prevent harm (e.g., pregnancy prevention programs, required
monitoring). Common side effects like nausea are not typically included in black
box warnings .
Question 5
Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe?
A) Only Schedule II
B) Only Schedule III-V
C) Schedule II-V, depending on state law
D) All schedules including Schedule I
Correct Answer: C) Schedule II-V, depending on state law
Rationale: APRN prescriptive authority for controlled substances is determined by
state practice laws. Most states allow APRNs to prescribe Schedule II-V
medications, though requirements vary (collaborative agreements, supervision, or
independent practice). Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and cannot
be prescribed by any provider .
Question 6
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Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand
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NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam
Complete Study Guide with Practice Questions and Rationales
Newest 2025/2026 Edition – Chamberlain University
PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS IN PRESCRIBING
Question 1
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A) Prevention of toxicity
B) Stop constipation caused by buprenorphine
C) Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: D) Both A and C
Rationale: When combined with buprenorphine in products like Suboxone,
naloxone serves to prevent intravenous abuse. If crushed and injected, naloxone
precipitates withdrawal, deterring misuse. However, when taken sublingually as
prescribed, naloxone has minimal absorption and does not reverse
buprenorphine's therapeutic effects. Importantly, naloxone cannot readily
,reverse respiratory depression once buprenorphine is already bound to receptors
due to buprenorphine's high affinity and slow dissociation .
Question 2
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly
population?
A) Due to their diagnosis of dementia
B) They are at high risk for polypharmacy
C) The elderly population metabolizes medication faster
D) Prescribe as usual; no difference in elderly patients
Correct Answer: B) They are at high risk for polypharmacy
Rationale: Elderly patients are at increased risk for adverse drug reactions due to
polypharmacy (taking 5 or more medications), age-related physiologic changes
(reduced renal function, decreased hepatic metabolism, altered distribution), and
multiple comorbidities. These factors necessitate cautious prescribing, starting
with lower doses, and frequent monitoring .
Question 3
What is the purpose of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A) Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B) Make prescribing faster for providers
C) Educate patients about overdose
D) Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
Correct Answer: A) Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
Rationale: PDMPs are state-run electronic databases that track controlled
substance prescriptions. They help providers identify patients who may be at risk
for overdose, substance use disorder, or diversion by revealing patterns such as
"doctor shopping," early refills, or high morphine milligram equivalents (MME) .
, Question 4
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of:
A) Ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding
teratogenic drugs
B) Potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach
C) Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias
D) Both A and C
Correct Answer: D) Both A and C
Rationale: Black box warnings are the strongest safety warning a drug can carry
while remaining on the market. They alert providers to serious or life-threatening
risks (e.g., suicidality, fetal harm, fatal dysrhythmias) AND provide guidance on
how to reduce or prevent harm (e.g., pregnancy prevention programs, required
monitoring). Common side effects like nausea are not typically included in black
box warnings .
Question 5
Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe?
A) Only Schedule II
B) Only Schedule III-V
C) Schedule II-V, depending on state law
D) All schedules including Schedule I
Correct Answer: C) Schedule II-V, depending on state law
Rationale: APRN prescriptive authority for controlled substances is determined by
state practice laws. Most states allow APRNs to prescribe Schedule II-V
medications, though requirements vary (collaborative agreements, supervision, or
independent practice). Schedule I drugs have no accepted medical use and cannot
be prescribed by any provider .
Question 6
